How to sync Google Contacts into Thunderbird 78.3.2 address book or above using CardBook extension

If you use Thunderbird ver 78.3.2, gContactSync extension will not work anymore. To fetch Google Contacts into Thunderbird, use the CardBook extension.

Import and Export Contacts as VCF files between Evolution and Android phone

With the Android phone, synchronization of contacts information between the phone and a PC, needs to be done via the Internet through Google contacts. Many of us would be uncomfortable providing the contact details of other people to some server on the Internet. There have been instances where some people have told me that they … Continue reading Import and Export Contacts as VCF files between Evolution and Android phone →

Sync Android Phone Contacts with Thunderbird on local computer without using Google Contacts

With the Android phone, I was surprised to find that any synchronization of contacts information between the phone and a PC, needs to be done via the Internet through Google contacts. Many of us would be uncomfortable providing the contact details of other people to some server on the Internet. There have been instances where … Continue reading Sync Android Phone Contacts with Thunderbird on local computer without using Google Contacts →

Evolution email not visible

Evolution on Fedora 17 has given some issues lately. I have not been able to diagnose why. It worked well for past several years. However, there has been loss of all email in all folders and mail boxes now. A re-install did not work. So did a restoration from backup. It worked temporarily, but then … Continue reading Evolution email not visible →

msynctool – Error while synchronizing: Unable to open fifo – Workaround in Fedora 17

After installation of Fedora 17, synchronization of contacts from a Nokia Smart phone to Evolution stops working. This could be a temporary hiccup, due to the freshness of Fedora 17. Till such time, here is a workaround. Upon upgrade, if you pair your phone via bluetooth to the computer, you will find that doing a … Continue reading msynctool – Error while synchronizing: Unable to open fifo – Workaround in Fedora 17 →